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C88 |
Apologies for absence
Minutes:
An apology for absence was received from
Councillor G Haley.
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C89 |
Minutes PDF 97 KB
Cabinet is asked to approve as a correct
record the minutes of the last meeting held on 17 October 2017.
Minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 17
October were approved as a correct record and signed by the
Chair.
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C90 |
Council Housing Development, Seymour Street, Dunston PDF 537 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to a new
affordable housing development at Seymour Street, Dunston, within
the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and to pursue Affordable Homes
Grant funding from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to
support the project.
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RESOLVED -
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That the proposed development
of seven 2 bed, 4 person Council houses at Seymour Street, Dunston,
to be let at affordable rents and to be designed by the
Council’s Housing, Design and Technical Services Team and the
construction to be delivered by The Gateshead Housing Company
(formerly Construction Services) be approved.
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(ii)
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That application for Affordable Homes Grant
funding from the Homes and Communities Agency to support the
project be approved.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To increase the provision of much needed
affordable housing for rent utilising external grant.
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(B)
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To contribute to the further sustainability of
the Housing Revenue Account.
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C91 |
Disposal of the Former Lyndhurst Centre PDF 81 KB
Report of the Strategic Directors, Corporate
Services and Governance, Communities and Environment and Corporate
Resources
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the disposal of the freehold interest in the former Lyndhurst
Centre (‘the Site’) to the Gateshead Trading Company
(‘GTC’),the provision of a Loan to GTC in order to
facilitate the development of new housing and approval to enter
into a contract with GTC for the delivery of the
development.
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The alternative option to that being
recommended, but which was discounted, included disposing of the
Site on the open market.
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RESOLVED -
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That the disposal of the Site
to Gateshead Trading Company for the sum of £100,000, subject
to the receipt of planning permission, for new residential
development be approved.
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That using powers granted under
the Local Government Act 1972 General Disposal Consent (England)
2003, a disposal at an under-value based on a guarantee of the
development of affordable housing by GTC be approved.
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That authority be delegated to the Service Director, Legal,
Democratic & Property Services to negotiate the final terms of
the disposal.
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That the provision of a Loan
facility to Gateshead Trading Company of £5.294m to facilitate
the proposed development be approved.
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That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources to finalise the terms of a Loan Agreement with Gateshead
Trading Company.
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That the Council enter into a
contract with the Gateshead Trading Company for the delivery of the
development, including design and construction.
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That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance, following consultation with the Strategic
Director, Communities & Environment to finalise the terms of
the contract with Gateshead Trading Company.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure the early re-use of
an under used site.
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(B)
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To obtain a capital
receipt.
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To ensure the development of
new affordable housing in the area.
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C92 |
Tenders for the Supply of Goods and Services PDF 86 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to tenders
received for the contract for the provision of 0-19
Public Health Nursing Service in Gateshead and the framework
contract for Printing and Fulfilment Services.
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RESOLVED -
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That the tender from
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust for the
contract for the Provision of 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service in
Gateshead for a period of 24 months commencing 1 July 2018, with
the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods, be
accepted.
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That tenders received from the
companies for each of the lots listed below in respect of the
Framework Contract for Printing and Fulfilment Services be accepted
(and noted in respect of Lot 3, which has been approved by The
Gateshead Housing Company and is included for information only) for
a period of 24 months commencing 4 December 2017, with the
option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods:
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Lot 1 Council Tax Notifications, Critiqom Ltd, Bellshill, Lanarkshire
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Lot 2 Printing Of Council News Magazine, Acorn Web
Offset Limited, Normanton, West Yorkshire
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Lot 3 The Gateshead Housing Company, Potts Print
Ltd, Cramlington,
Northumberland
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The above decisions have been made because
a comprehensive evaluation of the tenders received
has been undertaken and the accepted tenders are the most
economically advantageous tenders submitted.
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C93 |
Review of Senior Management Arrangements in Communities & Environment and Corporate Services & Governance PDF 89 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending to Council changes to service structures within the
Communities & Environment and Corporate Services &
Governance service groups.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to approve the
management structure changes as detailed in the report, with effect
from 1 December 2017 in respect of Commissioning
& Neighbourhoods Service within Communities & Environment
and with effect from 1 January 2018 in respect of the changes in
Corporate Services & Governance or
such later date(s) as agreed by the Chief Executive, following
consultation with the Leader of the Council and any further
representations from trade unions.
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That it be noted management
arrangements for the Council’s strategic asset management and
property functions are currently under review and recommendations
in relation to these functions will be put to Cabinet and Council
in a further report in due course.
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The above decisions have been made to
enable continued improvement in the co-ordination of
Council functions, the organisation of its staff, and to enable
Council services to be delivered in a more efficient and effective
way.
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C94 |
Talent Management Policy
Minutes:
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C95 |
Capital Programme and Prudential Indicators 2017/18 - Second Quarter Review PDF 83 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the latest
position on the 2017/18 capital programme and Prudential Indicators
at the end of the second quarter to 30 September 2017.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to:
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Approve that all
variations to the 2017/18 Capital Programme as detailed in appendix
2 to the report be agreed as the revised programme.
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Approve the
financing of the revised programme.
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Note that the
capital expenditure and capital financing requirement indicators
have been revised in line with the revised budget and that none of
the approved Prudential Indicators set for 2017/18 have been
breached.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To ensure the
optimum use of the Council’s capital resources in
2017/18.
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(B)
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To accommodate
changes to the Council’s in-year capital expenditure
plans.
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To ensure
performance has been assessed against the
approved Prudential Limits.
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C96 |
Local Council Tax Support Scheme PDF 88 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending to Council a Local Council Tax Support Scheme for
the year 2018/19.
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The alternative options to that being
recommended, but which were discounted, included the
adoption of a scheme which offers less support by increasing the
minimum contribution or more support to residents by increasing at
a greater rate the Council’s commitment of
resources.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to:
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Approve the proposed scheme as
set out in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the report.
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Delegate powers to the
Strategic Director, Corporate Resources, to provide regulations to
give effect to the scheme.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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(A)
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To
meet the statutory requirements of the Local Government Finance Act
2012 in relation the establishment of a framework for Localised
Council Tax Support.
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(B)
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To
mitigate the impact of budget cuts and other Welfare Reform changes
on Council Tax support claimants.
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(C)
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To mitigate the impact of
funding reductions on Council finances.
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C97 |
Addendum to Discretionary Rate Relief Policy PDF 85 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to recommending
Council to approve additions to the Council’s Discretionary
Rate Relief Policy covering two new areas of local discretion in
respect of business rate relief. This
will establish a Local Business Rate Discount and a Revaluation
Business Rates Discount covering the period 2017/18 to 2020/21.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council be recommended to
approve:
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The Council’s
Discretionary Rate Relief Policy is amended to reflect the
additional proposed policies set out in paragraphs 7, 8 and 9 of
the report regarding the Local Business Rate Discount scheme and
paragraphs 18 and 19 of the report for the Revaluation Business
Rate Discount.
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The Strategic Director,
Corporate Resources manages this policy under the delegated
authority to manage the Collection Fund in accordance with
statutory requirements.
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The above decision has been taken to
ensure the effective management of the
Council’s resources.
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C98 |
Strategic Planning and Budget Consultation PDF 4 MB
Report of the Chief Executive
Minutes:
Consideration has
been given to consulting on a new five year
strategic approach ‘Making Gateshead A Place Where Everyone
Thrives’ and the Council’s budget
framework and proposals as part of
the budget setting process for 2018-19.
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The
Council’s new strategic approach is being developed with the
Council’s purpose and beliefs in mind, along with what
matters most to the people of Gateshead. It is aligned to the
timeframe of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and is predicated
on the following council pledges:
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Put people and families at the heart of everything
that we do
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Tackle inequality so people have a fair
chance
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Support our communities to support themselves and
each other
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Invest in our economy to provide sustainable
opportunities for
employment, innovation and growth across the borough
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Work together and fight for a better future for
Gateshead
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RESOLVED -
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That consultation on the budget proposals for 2018/19 be
approved, consultation commencing on 21 November 2017 and closing
on Friday, 12 January 2018 to enable evaluation of the responses to
inform the Council’s Budget 2018/19, which will be presented
to Cabinet on 20 February 2018.
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That consultation on the new
strategic approach be approved, consultation commencing on 21
November 2017 and closing on 21 February 2018, to enable evaluation
of the responses before a report is presented to Cabinet and
Council in March 2018 seeking formal approval of the strategic
approach.
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The above
decisions have been made to ensure the Council is
well placed to respond to the needs of the borough, whilst
addressing the financial challenge placed on the Council and the
residents of the borough.
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C99 |
Response to Consultation PDF 55 KB
Report of the Chief Executive
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to a response to
a recent Government consultation.
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RESOLVED -
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That the response to the Department for
Communities and Local Government consultation ‘Planning for the Right Homes in the Right Places’
be endorsed.
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The above decision has been made to enable the
Council to contribute a response to the consultation.
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C100 |
Revenue Budget 2017/18 - Second Quarter Review PDF 80 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Resources
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the latest monitoring position on the 2017/18 revenue budget at
the end of the second quarter to 30 September 2017.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council’s
revenue expenditure position at 30 September 2017, as set out in
appendix 1 to the report be approved.
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The above decision has been made to
contribute to sound financial management and the
long term financial sustainability of the Council.
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C101 |
Local Transport Plan: Capital Programme mid-year update PDF 250 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to an update on progress with the Council’s programme of
investment in the local transport network, including funding
received through the Local Transport Plan (LTP)
process. The update includes a review
of the 2017/18 programme which was approved by Cabinet on 25 April
this year along with the in-year changes that have taken place. An
outline of the 2018/19 roads maintenance programme is also set out
to allow for forward planning of these works.
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RESOLVED -
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That the revised programme for
2017/18 as set out in appendices 3-5 of the report, noting that
there may be a need to further review scheme priorities during the
remainder of the financial year in line with the available
resources, be approved.
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That the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection be authorised to award the relevant
works to the Service Director, Construction Services under the
terms of the Highways, Drainage & Street Lighting Maintenance
Contract.
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That the Service Director, Development,
Transport and Public Protection be authorised to make changes to
the approved indicative programme, following consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport as and when the need
arises.
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That the highways planned maintenance
programme for 2018/19 be approved to allow forward planning of
these works.
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The above decisions have been made to enable
the design and implementation of transport schemes in support of
the Tyne and Wear Local Transport Plan and the Council’s
policy objectives.
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C102 |
One Public Estate, Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Land Release Fund PDF 316 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the bids for funding which were made via One Public
Estate in relation to the Department for Communities and Local
Government Land Release Fund on 3 November 2017 for the purpose of
accelerating development on Council owned sites.
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RESOLVED -
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That the action
taken by the Strategic Director, Communities and
Environment, in accordance with
Schedule 5, Part 2 – General Delegations to Managers,
paragraph 4 (e) of the Constitution, in submitting the bids for funding to the Land Release
Fund in relation to the four sites detailed below, via One Public
Estate to the Department for Communities and Local Government, be
noted and endorsed.
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a) Development by The
Gateshead Trading Company at:
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Clasper Village – To
develop 184 homes
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Lyndhurst – To develop 36 homes
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b)
Development by The Gateshead
Regeneration Partnership at:
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Kelvin Grove – To
develop 52 homes
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Rowlands Gill – To
develop 23 homes
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That an indication be provided in future
reports relating housing development of the positive impacts in
terms of increased council tax revenues and New Homes
Bonus.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To maximise potential housing
delivery to help deliver new homes as identified in the adopted
Local Plan.
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(B)
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To realise the
Council’s policies and objectives in relation to housing
growth.
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To pursue external funding that
would otherwise require the Council to increase capital expenditure
to take these developments forward.
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C103 |
Surplus Declaration: 112 - 114 Kells Lane Low Fell PDF 67 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to declaring land
at 112/114 Kells Lane,
Low Fell surplus to the Council’s requirements and to
the future proposal for the property after being declared
surplus.
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RESOLVED -
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That the land at 112/114 Kells Lane, Low Fell be declared surplus to the
Council’s requirements.
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That the Service Director,
Legal, Democratic and Property Services be authorised to dispose of
the property on the open market.
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The above decision has been made to
manage resources and rationalise the Council’s
assets in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy and Management
Plan 2015 -2020 thereby facilitating the long term sustainability
of the Housing Revenue Account.
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C104 |
Petitions Schedule PDF 57 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the latest update on petitions submitted to the
Council and the action taken on them.
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RESOLVED -
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That the
petitions received and the action taken on them
be noted.
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The above decision
has been made to inform the Cabinet of the progress of action on
petitions received.
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C105 |
Exclusion of the Press and Public
The Cabinet may wish to exclude the press and
public from the meeting during consideration of the following
item(s) on the grounds indicated:
Item
Paragraph of Schedule 12A to the Local
Government Act 1972
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Minutes:
RESOLVED -
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That the press and
public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the
remaining business in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A
to the Local Government Act 1972.
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C106 |
Sale of Old Town Hall Quarter
Report of the Strategic Directors, Communities
& Environment and Corporate Services & Governance
Minutes:
RESOLVED -
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That this item be deferred to the next meeting
of Cabinet on 19 December 2018 to enable arrangements to be made
for a Members’ briefing seminar in the interim period on the
proposals.
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C107 |
EU Funding Opportunities
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the Council
being a partner in three applications for European
Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds and to providing matched
funding to deliver projects that will promote economic growth and
job creation through business adoption of new and emerging
technologies, promoting entrepreneurship and improving business
competiveness.
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The alternative option to that being
recommended, but which was discounted, included the Council
submitting standalone bids.
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RESOLVED -
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That the Council being a named
partner in the Digital Innovation Partnership ERDF application and
participating in the delivery of the project, if successful,
providing match funding of up to £245,000, subject to any the
partnership agreements being agreed by the Strategic Director,
Corporate Services & Governance be approved.
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That the Council being a named
partner in the Business Energy Efficiency Project ERDF application
and participating in the delivery of the project, if successful,
providing match funding of up to £45,000 to be met from the
Economic Growth Reserve, subject to any partnership agreements
being agreed by the Strategic Director, Corporate Services &
Governance be approved.
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That the Council being a named
partner in the Business Support North East Partnership EOI and
subsequent ERDF application and participating in the delivery of
the project, if successful, providing match funding of up to
£75,000 to be met from the Economic Growth Reserve, subject to
any partnership agreements being agreed by the Strategic Director
Corporate Services & Governance be approved.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To maximise opportunities for
economic growth in Gateshead.
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To maximise the opportunities
for business growth in the digital technology sector; creating good
quality employment.
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To improving business
competitiveness through technology adoption leading to job creation
and safeguarding.
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To maximise opportunities to
support Gateshead residents to set up businesses.
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To maximise available external
funding opportunities.
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To support the Council’s
investment in PROTO: The Emerging Technology Centre.
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To support SMEs to
increase energy efficiency leading to improved resilience and
competiveness creating and safeguarding jobs.
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C108 |
Creation of an energy supply joint venture partnership
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities
and Environment
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to creating a joint venture partnership with a licensed energy
supplier to support the development of energy related schemes,
including a Gateshead-wide energy tariff and to proceed with a
“partner selection process” to find the most suitable
supplier with whom to enter into this commercial
arrangement.
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The alternative options to that being
recommended, but which were discounted at this time, included
developing a white label brand and becoming a licensed energy
supplier.
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RESOLVED -
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That the creation of a joint venture
partnership with an energy supplier, which will deliver a range of
energy related initiatives including a Gateshead tariff and a voids
management package be approved.
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That the commencement of
a partner selection process, to identify the most suitable partner
to deliver the above activities be approved and a further report
with recommendations on a preferred partner to be submitted to
Cabinet at the conclusion of this process.
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The above decisions have been made for the
following reasons:
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To enable all Gateshead residents to benefit
from lower cost energy, to support fuel poverty reduction.
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To fulfil the Council’s legislative
requirements under the HEIGHTs scheme.
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To facilitate further
innovation and delivery models for increasing energy efficiency,
energy generation and reducing carbon emissions for Gateshead
residents.
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To take the Council into the licenced energy
supply market, creating further income streams for the Council.
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C109 |
Grant of lease 11 & 12 Gladstone Terrace, Gateshead
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate
Services and Governance
Minutes:
Consideration has been given to the leasing arrangements in relation to 11 and 12 Gladstone
Terrace, Gateshead for terms which are less
than market value.
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The alternative option to that being
recommended, but which was discounted, included disposing of 12
Gladstone Terrace on the open market.
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RESOLVED -
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That the grant of a 35 year
lease of 12 Gladstone Terrace to the Trustees of BBC House Boys
Club for nil consideration be approved.
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(ii)
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That the acquisition of a 35
year lease of 11 Gladstone Terrace, at nil consideration be
approved.
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That the grant of a 35 year less 1 day sublease of 11 Gladstone
Terrace to Walking With the Wounded for nil consideration be
approved.
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That it be approved Walking
with the Wounded will be responsible for undertaking all necessary
work to enable the property to be used for the purposes set out in
the report, including the works required to separate the two
buildings.
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The above decisions have been made to
manage the Council’s assets in line with the
Corporate Asset Strategy and Management Plan and to address a
housing need within the borough.
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